The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production commencing in 1857. It was also the first commercially available revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, a ball, and percussion caps. It is a single-action, tip-up revolver holding seven .22 Short cartridges. The third Issue was released in 1868 with the notable alterations of a round barrel and a fluted cylinder. This revolver features a blade front sight with a rear notch and wooden grips. Its wood and bore are in good condition and its metal is in fair condition.